Three Cheers for Oats
High-fiber, low-calorie, and full of vitamins, oats are a boon to any dish.
Mushroom-and-Spinach Quiche in an Oat Crust
Add an extra serving of whole grains to your diet with a few tricks learned from these recipes. For example, take this Mushroom-and-Spinach Quiche; oats are added to the crust, lending a crunchy contrast to the creamy filling.
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Steel-Cut Oat Risotto
Oats are most common in rolled form. For extra fiber, whole-grain texture and great autumnal flavor, try steel-cut oats in this butternut squash risotto.
Recipe:Ā Steel-Cut Oat Risotto with Butternut Squash and Mushrooms
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Pan-Seared Oatmeal with Warm Fruit Compote and Cider Syrup
This is oatmeal to get excited about. Hearty steel-cut oats are chilled and cut into triangles, then seared in butter and topped with warm fruit.
Recipe:Ā Pan-Seared Oatmeal with Warm Fruit Compote and Cider Syrup
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Herb-and-Veggie Meatloaf
Plump up a meatloaf with nutty flavor by adding a half-cup of oats to the meat mixture. The benefit: an extra boost of dietary fiber (4g).
Recipe:Ā Herb-and-Veggie Meatloaf
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Apple-Cranberry Walnut Crisp
The combination of oats, whole wheat pastry flour, and walnuts makes this crisp topping taste a little like a granola bar. And oats add few caloriesāonly 150 per half-cup serving.
Recipe:Ā Apple-Cranberry Walnut Crisp
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Turkey and Oat Burgers
Oats contain plenty of vitamins B1, B2, and E. For a healthy twist on traditional burgers, make patties with oats and ground turkey. You'll save around seven fat grams and delight in the heartiness of the burgers.
Recipe:Ā Turkey and Oat Burgers